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Cabalism

Cabalism

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A Jewish teaching that finds hidden spiritual meanings in the Bible
  • noun
  • /kəˈbælɪzəm/
  • UK
translation icon : Cabalismo
  • He devoted his studies to Cabalism and the mystical interpretation of Jewish texts.

Examples

  • Some Renaissance philosophers were deeply influenced by Cabalism in their search for spiritual truths.

  • The exhibition features rare manuscripts on Cabalism and other esoteric traditions.

  • Many scholars study Cabalism for its rich symbolism.

  • The teachings of Cabalism are often complex.

  • Many mystical groups throughout history have drawn inspiration from cabalism to interpret ancient texts.

  • She explored cabalism as part of her study on different religious mystical traditions.

  • The author's novels often incorporate elements of cabalism, reflecting the esoteric teachings of the Kabbalah.

Synonyms

Kabbalah
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A set of Jewish mystical teachings about God and the universe

focuses more on specific doctrines and practices within that tradition
Cabbalah
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  • UK
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A system of Jewish mystical ideas based on hidden meanings in the Jewish holy books

is narrower, pointing to the teachings and practices within that system
cabala
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  • Literature
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A secret, old system of spiritual ideas used to find hidden meaning in holy books

is specifically the doctrinal and practical part of the Jewish system
Kabbala
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Jewish teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the Hebrew Bible

highlights the doctrinal and practical side of that mysticism
Cabala
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  • UK
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A Jewish spiritual teaching that finds hidden meanings in the Hebrew Bible

emphasizes the doctrines and active practices rather than the broad tradition
Kabbalism
vsCabalism
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A set of Jewish spiritual teachings about God and the hidden meaning of the world

is the practice-focused term rather than a general label
Kabala
vsCabalism
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A Jewish tradition that finds hidden meanings in its holy books

uses the practice-oriented sense rather than the broad tradition name
Cabbala
vsCabalism
  • UK
9.9

A Jewish teaching about hidden meanings in the Hebrew scriptures

is the term used for the actual doctrines and ritual practices
qabalah
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A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion

is tied closely to the actual Jewish doctrinal and ritual practices

Surface Forms

Cabalism singular
Cabalisms plural

Morphology

Cabalism = cabala (transparent) = cabala + ism

Formed by the productive suffix '-ism' on 'cabala' to denote the doctrines or practices of the Cabala, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word Cabalism comes from the Hebrew word Kabbalah, which means 'receiving' and was used for a tradition of reading religious texts to find hidden meanings. So Cabalism refers to the mystical teachings that 'receive' or uncover those hidden messages, and it is related to the English word cabal, which also suggests small secret groups.